Title
Resolution Authorizing Interlocal Agreement Between Guilford County and the City of Greensboro Acting in its Capacity as the Designated Recipient for the Federal Transit Administration Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program
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Council Priority: Ensure Fiscal Stewardship, Transparency, and Accountability
Department: Transportation
Council District: All
Public Hearing: N/A
Advertising Date/By: N/A
Contact 1 and Phone: Hanna Cockburn, 373-2861
Contact 2 and Phone: Bruce Adams, 412-6237
PURPOSE:
A federal grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) requires an agreement between the City and Guilford County. In accordance with North Carolina state statutes, an interlocal agreement requires City Council authorization.
BACKGROUND:
Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5310 funds are available for capital and operating expenses that: 1) serve the special needs of transit dependent populations beyond traditional public transportation services where public transportation is insufficient, inappropriate, or unavailable; 2) fund projects that exceed the requirements of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA); 3) fund projects that shall improve access to fixed route service and decrease reliance of complementary paratransit service; and 4) fund projects that are alternatives to public transportation. The recipient agencies agree to work collaboratively to enable increased opportunities for elderly, disabled, and low-income individuals to access transportation for employment, education, and medical needs. The City of Greensboro is the designated recipient for these funds.
The Greensboro Urban Area MPO conducted a competitive selection process for funding. At their May 13, 2020 meeting, the Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) awarded funding to the City of Greensboro Public Transportation Division and Guilford County Transportation and Mobility Services (TAMS) to support eligible operating expenses. Guilford County TAMS will use Section 5310 funding in the amount of $34,043 to provide transportation services for elderly individuals with disabilities and low income individuals that are on the waiting list to access transportation to employment, education, and medical trips. The City serves as the lead agency in administering the FTA grant funds for Guilford County and retains 10% of the total allocation to support grant administration costs. There are no additional costs to the City associated with this activity.
The FTA grant was approved August 20, 2020.
BUDGET IMPACT:
Funding in the amount of $34,043 for the Guilford County project will be budgeted in GTA Grant Fund account 567-4535-02.5429. A local match of $34,043 will be provided by Guilford County through in-kind services.
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
The Transportation Department recommends and requests that City Council approve the attached resolution authorizing an interlocal agreement with Guilford County.